Vote Early Now
Vote by Election Day—Tuesday , November 3rd! In Minnesota, you can vote early in person starting 46 days before Election Day. That means that this year, early in-person voting began on September 18, 2026. The last day to vote early in-person is Monday, November 2, 2026.
There are several secure and convenient ways to vote early in-person.
In-person absentee voting
Early in-person absentee voting starts 46 days before Election Day, on September 18, 2026. This is identical to getting an absentee ballot mailed to you, except done in person at an early voting location. You will need to know your MN ID or SSN to fill out the application.
You will fill out an absentee application
You will get a ballot and vote it at an early voting location
The voted ballot will go into an envelope with a form on it
You will turn it in to the election official
Early voting
This is similar to voting at your polling place on Election Day, and starts 18 days before the election, on October 16, 2026. For all statewide elections, every county will have at least one early voting location.
You will complete a short form
You will receive a ballot and vote it at an early voting location
After completing the ballot, you will insert it into a ballot counter
Have questions or need help with voting? Check out the Minnesota Secretary of State website for more info. You can also call 866-OUR-VOTE (866-687-8683), or text VOTE to 30319.
Who can vote?
To vote you must be:
A U.S. citizen
At least 18 years old on Election Day (16 & 17 year olds can pre-register)
A resident of Minnesota for 20 days
Not currently incarcerated for a felony conviction
Not under a court order that revokes your right to vote
This means you CAN vote if:
you were charged with or convicted of a misdemeanor or gross misdemeanor.
you are in jail, but are not currently serving a felony sentence.
you have been charged with a felony, but you haven’t been convicted.
you have been given a stay of adjudication.
you have been convicted of a felony, but are not incarcerated.
you are on work release, even if you return to a jail facility at night.
Remember to use the B.A.L.L.O.T. method!*
B – Barrier: Identify the specific issue or challenge.
A – Actors: Note the individuals present and how many people are involved.
L – Location: Record the exact precinct or polling place.
L – Log: Collect contact details for any affected voters.
O – Outcome: Document what occurred and whether the situation was resolved.
T – Time: Track the exact start and end times.
Download and print this file! Keep the B.A.L.L.O.T. card in your wallet for easy reference and to share with your friends.
*Modeled after and inspired by the Monarca and IDN Constitutional Observer training